Democratic Committee Backs Primary

At its monthly meeting, the Arlington County Democratic Committee voted unanimously in favor of a primary for local candidates in the November 2015 election. By state law, the primary will be held on Tuesday,

June 9 at all of the 52 polling locations in Arlington County. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee voting will be available both in person and by mail.

The committee also approved two School Board caucuses, if they are required.

May 14 - School Board caucus, Drew Model School, 7-9 p.m.

May 16 - School Board caucus, Washington Lee HS, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Other important dates for citizens wanting to run for office and/or to vote:

Feb. 24 - Notification of adoption of primary for party nomination deadline